US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1-11179
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Santa Maria Pressing
- Runout / matrix
ZSS 166529-1B TML-M sA runout
ZSS 166530 1B TML-M ssB runout
ZSS 166529A label
ZSS 166530B label
Barbra StreisandKiss Me In The Rain
Vinyl pressings
Kiss Me In The Rain
by Barbra Streisand · 1979
11 pressings7 countriesVocalPop
Kiss Me In The Rain was first pressed on vinyl in 1979. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Kiss Me In The Rain
9 pressings came out in 1979, the album's first year, in 6 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1-11179
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Pitman Pressing
- Runout / matrix
p ZSS 166529 1D TML-XA runout
ZSS 166530 1D TML-XB runout
ZSS 166529A label
ZSS 166530B label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1-11179
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo · Terre Haute Pressing
- Runout / matrix
T ZSS-166529-1K TML-M TIA runout
T ZSS-166530-1H TML S TIIB runout
ZSS 166529A label
ZSS 166530B label
US
1979- Label and catalog number
- Columbia 1-11179
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
- Runout / matrix
p ZSS 166529 1D TML-XA-Side Runout Etching
p ZSS-166529-1G TML-XB-Side Runout Etching
ZSS 166529Labels
UK
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS S CBS 8352
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
Australia
1979- Label and catalog number
- CBS BA 222618
- Format
- 7", Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 11 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s9 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Australia | CBS BA 222618First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | Canada | Columbia 1-11179First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | Mexico | CBS 8268First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1979 | New Zealand | CBS BA 222618First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1979 | UK | CBS S CBS 8352First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Columbia 1-11179First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Columbia 1-11179First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1979 | US | Columbia 1-11179First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
| 1979 | US | Columbia 1-11179First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene, Stereo |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | South Africa | CBS SSC 50447", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1980 | UK | CBS CBS 83527", Single, Promo · Promo | 7", Single, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- AKiss Me In The Rain4:16
- BI Ain't Gonna Cry Tonight5:00
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Kiss Me In The Rain are there?
11 vinyl pressings of Kiss Me In The Rain are listed here, from 7 countries, released between 1979 and 1980.
When was Kiss Me In The Rain first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1979, in US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. One of them is Columbia 1-11179.
How do I tell if my copy of Kiss Me In The Rain is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 1-11179, S CBS 8352, BA 222618, 8268) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, ZSS 166529-1B TML-M s and ZSS 166530 1B TML-M ss. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Kiss Me In The Rain on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
